10 Ways Every Women Should Prepare For Menopause

Check Cholesterol

It is best at this stage of life to make certain cholesterol levels are in check and not allow the LDL, or “bad” cholesterol to skyrocket. It tends to rise about ten percent within two years of menopause. Lowering cholesterol can be accomplished by regularly choosing food without the saturated and trans fats, eating fiber-rich food, switching from meat to more plant-based protein, shedding excess pounds, and taking plant sterol and psyllium supplements.